Security Engineer, Devices, Devices and Services Security

Job Description

The position involves identifying security flaws in embedded systems and low-level software used in corporate technology solutions and Amazon devices, guiding secure development practices, and proposing security enhancements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, cyber security, electrical engineering, systems engineering, or equivalent
• 6+ years of experience in converting vulnerabilities into real device level security attacks
• Strong expertise in identifying issues by reviewing PCB/motherboard designs, schematic capture, stack up, and circuit board layout
• Knowledge of common interfaces and communication protocols (e.g., JTAG, PCIe, UART, USB, I2C, Bluetooth, WiFi)
• Knowledge of hardware security mechanisms, including secure boot, trusted execution environments

Responsibilities

• Ensure hardware-based corporate solutions deployed across Amazon are secure
• Identify security flaws in various Amazon device products
• Guide Amazon businesses toward secure development of devices, including design and code review, threat modeling, and security testing
• Propose, research, and develop tools and techniques to improve device security at scale
• Provide technical security expertise and consultation to device product teams
• Identify security risks and work with product engineers to create mitigations
• Participate in projects that develop new intellectual property

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (multiple plan options)
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health support
• 401(k) with company match and various investment choices
• Company-paid life/AD&D and disability insurance
• Restricted stock units (RSUs) for employee ownership
• Child care and elder care referrals, adoption assistance
• Paid maternity and parental leave (including Ramp Back)
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Employee discount on Amazon.com products
• Career Choice program (95% tuition and textbook coverage)